Freight Forwarding Accountant — Growth & Impact

Phoenix International Freight Services, Inc.; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

EAP

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k with 6% match after 90 days

Job summary

Phoenix International Freight Services, Inc. in Itasca, IL is seeking a Mid/Associate level finance professional to oversee month-end close and deliver timely financial statements for a global logistics business.

The role emphasizes GAAP knowledge, budgeting, reporting, and internal controls, with CargoWise CW1 experience preferred. The position offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years in the freight forwarding or international logistics industry.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting practices.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end closing, reconciliations, and financial reporting within five business days.
• Prepare monthly statements: P&L, balance sheet, and expense reports.
• Develop financial dashboards and analyses for management decisions.
• Prepare annual budgets and forecasts.
• Evaluate trends and support long-term planning.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, gross profit, and margins.
• Provide actionable insights to drive growth and efficiency.
• Maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Identify risks and improve accountability and accuracy.
• Support audits with documentation and reconciliations.
• Lead accounting team meetings and set priorities.
• Train staff on accounting procedures and best practices.
• Streamline processes and improve reporting accuracy.
• Promote accountability and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficient

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

CargoWise (CW1)

Job description

Phoenix International Freight Services, Inc. in Itasca, IL is seeking a Mid/Associate level finance professional to oversee month-end close and deliver timely financial statements for a global logistics business.

The role emphasizes GAAP knowledge, budgeting, reporting, and internal controls, with CargoWise CW1 experience preferred. The position offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities in a collaborative team.